Dr. Cathleen Amador, PsyD, HSPP
Psychologist
PsyD, - Doctorate of Psychology
HSPP - Health Service Provider Psychologist
Dr. Cathleen Amador has been working in the mental health field since 1975, and as a Clinical Psychologist HSPP since 2001. In addition to clinical supervision at Crown Counseling, she provided psychological testing including cognitive, personality and academic. More About Dr. Cathleen Amador
Psychologist
PsyD, - Doctorate of Psychology
HSPP - Health Service Provider Psychologist
Dr. Cathleen Amador has been working in the mental health field since 1975, and as a Clinical Psychologist HSPP since 2001. In addition to clinical supervision at Crown Counseling, she provided psychological testing including cognitive, personality and academic. More About Dr. Cathleen Amador
Naomi Knoerzer MA, LMHC, CSOTS
Clinical Director
MA - Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
CSOTS - Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist
Naomi has been practicing therapy for children and youth for almost 20 years. She has experience in the areas of hospital, school, home and clinic based therapy. She has been practicing at Crown Counseling since 2011. She currently focuses on treatment with families and children involved with the Department of Child Services and Juvenile Probation. She is active as a stakeholder for local youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for policy reform and progressive change. More About Naomi Knoerzer
Clinical Director
MA - Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
CSOTS - Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist
Naomi has been practicing therapy for children and youth for almost 20 years. She has experience in the areas of hospital, school, home and clinic based therapy. She has been practicing at Crown Counseling since 2011. She currently focuses on treatment with families and children involved with the Department of Child Services and Juvenile Probation. She is active as a stakeholder for local youth involved in the child welfare system, advocating for policy reform and progressive change. More About Naomi Knoerzer
Jacob Biancardi, MSEd, LMHC, CSAYC, NCC
Supervising Therapist
MSEd - Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
CSAYC - Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician
NCC - National Certified Counselor
Jacob started his career in the mental health field working with adolescents in a residential environment. When Jacob received his Master's degree at Purdue University Northwest, he began working with Crown Counseling as a therapist. Jacob has worked mostly with children and teens with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and problematic sexual behavior. Jacob specializes is working with adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors. Jacob has worked with this population since he first became a therapist in 2016. More About Jacob Biancardi
Supervising Therapist
MSEd - Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling
LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
CSAYC - Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician
NCC - National Certified Counselor
Jacob started his career in the mental health field working with adolescents in a residential environment. When Jacob received his Master's degree at Purdue University Northwest, he began working with Crown Counseling as a therapist. Jacob has worked mostly with children and teens with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and problematic sexual behavior. Jacob specializes is working with adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors. Jacob has worked with this population since he first became a therapist in 2016. More About Jacob Biancardi
John Toigo, MSW
Director of Domestic Violence Services
MSW, Master of Social Work
John Toigo has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Western New Mexico University with a certification in Rural Community Social Work. John is also state certified in Batterer Intervention Facilitation. John is a Nationally Accredited Anger Management Specialist. He has over 10 years in the field of social work and utilizes a CBT, solution focused approach in individual and group therapy for adults. More About John Toigo
Director of Domestic Violence Services
MSW, Master of Social Work
John Toigo has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Western New Mexico University with a certification in Rural Community Social Work. John is also state certified in Batterer Intervention Facilitation. John is a Nationally Accredited Anger Management Specialist. He has over 10 years in the field of social work and utilizes a CBT, solution focused approach in individual and group therapy for adults. More About John Toigo
Maria Alvarado, MSEd, LMHC, NCC, CSAYC
Supervising Therapist Intern Supervisor Therapist MSEd - Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor NCC - National Certified Counselor CSAYC - Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician Maria practices from a Psychodynamic approach assisting those she works with to gain insight into their lives and present-day problems. She integrates other Evidence-Based Practices to meet their needs. Her approach to therapy is to collaborate with those to help them gain a greater understanding of their story, behaviors, and where they want to be. Maria has an extensive background in working with youth and adults who have experienced Trauma and Problematic Sexual/Illegal Sexual Behaviors, in addition to working with and advocating for individuals and families involved with The Department of Child Services and Juvenile Probation. Maria attended Purdue University Calumet where she earned a BA in Human Development Child and Family Studies. She later earned an MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate in Addiction Counseling from Purdue. She is a Credentialed Sexually Abusive Youth Clinician and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT). She is available for outpatient therapy. More About Maria Alvarado Natalie Lukich, MS, LMHC, LGBTQIA+TC
Case Management Supervisor Therapist LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator MSEd - Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor Expressive Arts Certified Natalie holds a BA in Sociology and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University. Natalie is a supervisor, the LGBTQIA+ Program Coordinator, Resource Parent Support Group Educator and Coordinator, is on the assessment team and is a licensed therapist. She lectures and advises on panels for the education of DCS workers, therapists, foster parents, other service providers and the community. She holds certification in Expressive Arts and LGBTQIA+ practices. Her animals, nature and art are her favorite forms of self care, and she enjoys traveling and learning new things. More About Natalie Lukich Tina Glinski, LBSW
Case Management Supervisor Intern Task Instructor Case Manager LBSW - Licensed Bachelor Social Worker Child and Family Services : Parent Education : Behavior Modification : Home-based Casework Tina has experience working with adolescents in a residential setting, domestic violence, children with Autism spectrum disorder and mental health with adults. She has completed Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training. Tina specializes in working with children on behaviors and mental health. |
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